View, Practice, and Action

Establishing a well-developed strategic view – out of which many plans, practices and actions can arise in the moment – is more effective than working out one strategic plan with the hope that it will encompass all events.  Seeing the view clearly is often sufficient to give rise to the most effective and skillful action. (James Gimian and Barry Boyce.  The Rules of Victory: How to Transform Chaos and Conflict.)

 

Wishing you peace and well being as you create the ground for effective action.

 

PS: Remember to hold the one’s you love just a little closer and tighter this week._/l\_

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Personal Attachments

Let us be mindful that our strong personal attachment to a person, teacher, event, culture, ideas, particular path and practice often prevents us from seeing things as they are…seeing the whole.  The ground, path, and fruition of mindfulness is right (wholesome) view which is non-partison and a difficult thing to cultivate when things get personal, emotional, judgmental and cynical. (Susmita Barua)

 

Wishing you peace and well being as you let go of your strong personal attachments.

 

PS: Remember to hold the one’s you love just a little closer and tighter this week._/l\_

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